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Which method can be used to enhance the excretion of weak acids through the kidney?
Which method can be used to enhance the excretion of weak acids through the kidney?
- Acidification of urine
- Alkalinization of urine (correct)
- Use of diuretics
- Forced diuresis
What is the primary purpose of using diuretics in enhancing elimination of toxins?
What is the primary purpose of using diuretics in enhancing elimination of toxins?
- To increase the urine output (correct)
- To promote excretion of weak bases
- To alkalinize the urine
- To enhance excretion of toxins through the liver
Which substance is used to alkalinize the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
Which substance is used to alkalinize the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
- Na bicarbonate (correct)
- Ammonium chloride
- Ascorbic acid
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Which action promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
Which action promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
What is the primary consideration for enhancing elimination of a poison from the circulation?
What is the primary consideration for enhancing elimination of a poison from the circulation?
Which method promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
Which method promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
What is the effect of alkalinizing the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
What is the effect of alkalinizing the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Which action is used to increase the urine output for enhancing elimination of toxins?
Which action is used to increase the urine output for enhancing elimination of toxins?
What is the main consideration for enhancing elimination of a poison from the circulation?
What is the main consideration for enhancing elimination of a poison from the circulation?
Which method can be used to enhance the excretion of weak acids through the kidney?
Which method can be used to enhance the excretion of weak acids through the kidney?
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Why isn't forced diuresis effective for chemicals that are reabsorbed by renal tubules?
Which action promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
Which action promotes the excretion of weak bases through the kidney by increasing their ionization?
What is the effect of alkalinizing the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
What is the effect of alkalinizing the urine for promoting the excretion of weak acidic drugs?
